News Excerpt:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the first ignition test on the Semi Cryogenic Pre-Burner Ignition Test Article.
More about News:
- ISRO is developing a 2,000 kN thrust semi-cryogenic engine working on a Liquid Oxygen (LOX) Kerosene propellant combination to enhance the payload capability of LVM3 and for future launch vehicles.
Lead centre:
- The Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) is the lead centre for the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems, supported by ISRO’s other launch vehicle centres.
- The propulsion modules were assembled and tested at the ISRO propulsion complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri.
- As part of the engine development, a pre-burner ignition test article, which is a full complement of the engine power head system excluding the turbopumps, was realized.
First ignition trial:
- The first ignition trial was conducted successfully at semi-cryo integrated engine test facility (SIET) at IPRC, Mahendragiri.
- Smooth and sustained ignition of the preburner is demonstrated which is vital for the starting of the semi-cryogenic engine.
- The successful ignition of a semi-cryo preburner is a major accomplishment of ISRO in the development of semi-cryogenic propulsion systems.
